Some estimate that Spain could lose up to 18 million tourists who decide to go for cheaper options.

The president of the Spanish association of hotels Aehcos Luis Callejon, warns that British holidays to Tunisia pose the biggest threat to Spanish tourism.

Parts of Spain such as the Balerics were attempting to move away from all inclusive holidays due to problems with ‘drunken tourism’, but some hoteliers have already begun offering them again in order to compete with Arab getaways.